Amlodipine Besylate

11 DESCRIPTION Amlodipine besylate is the besylate salt of amlodipine, a long-acting calcium channel blocker. Amlodipine besylate is chemically described as 3-Ethyl-5-methyl (±)-2-[(2-aminoethoxy)methyl]-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-6-methyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate, monobenzenesulphonate. 1.

It is slightly soluble in water and sparingly soluble in ethanol. 5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg of amlodipine for oral administration. 5 mg strength), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and povidone.

Amlodipine besylate tablets USP meet USP Dissolution Test 2.